Ciro Petrucci of Fraser Yachts, and Parisi Broker have been appointed as the co-central agents for the sale of the 28.8 metre converted tugboat D.P. Monitor, built by Benetti in the fifties. D.P. Monitor is listed at € 1,900,000. We spoke with the yacht's owner, who explains the history of the vessel, and his reasons to offer her for sale. Read More
At the end of last year I was invited by The Superyacht Group to attend the Global Superyacht Forum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. One of the most interesting sessions was the Armchair Interview, where Martin Redmayne, Chairman of The Superyacht Group, spoke with Bart Bouwhuis of Vripack and superyacht owner Sietse Koopmans. Read More
This year will mark a milestone for the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard with no less than three yacht deliveries planned in the first three quarters. First to enter the water is Turquoise, a repeat order from the original owner, who comments: “In 1993 I was introduced to new build project taking shape in Turkey." Read More
In 2004 the German Lürssen shipyard launched one of the largest superyachts in the world, the 138 metre Jon Bannenberg designed Rising Sun. She was commissioned by well known yachtsman Larry Ellison and around 4 years ago David Geffen joined Larry Ellison as co-owner of Rising Sun. Read More
Superyacht owner Eddie Jordan set to join the Oyster fleet with an Oyster 655. David Tydeman, Oyster CEO, said: "I'm delighted that Eddie is joining the Oyster fleet through his family trust's purchase of an Oyster 655. I'm sure he'll have a great time sailing the Oyster 655, which combines sparkling performance with great comfort." Read More
The idea of living at sea for a year and exploring the Mediterranean and Caribbean had been our dream for some time. Leaving our home comforts and setting off for an adventure like this was alluring, invigorating and terrifying all at the same time! Our adventure began on a relatively chilly day in April 2009. Read More
When it comes to owning boats, John Rosatti is a real veteran. SuperYachtTimes.com recently spoke to him about the various superyachts he has owned and counted no less than 15 yachts (including two under construction), ranging from the 35ft Cigarette Executioner to the 180ft yacht he intends to build at the new facility of Christensen. Read More
Superyacht owner Graham de Zille remains loyal to Italian custom yacht builder Benetti. He is now in the process of building his fourth motor yacht with the shipyard, which he ordered even before the third was completed. “I believe in loyalty,” says Mr de Zille, “and they have never given me cause for concern. So, we have a good working relationship.” Read More
Jan-Eric Österlund has been an explorer at heart. With his previous yacht he sailed in most parts of the world, but he wanted a new yacht with which he could explore more adveturous places where normal yachts wouldn’t go. Planning of this new yacht started in 2000 and 5 years later Vitters launched the stunning André Hoek designed Ketch Adèle. Read More
In 2004 the Monnickendam based Hakvoort shipyard launched the 46m Flamingo Daze, today known as Allegria. Allegria was designed by Glade Johnson with naval architecture by Vripack. Early 2007 she was sold and her current owner made substantial improvements to the yacht, making her one of the most popular charter yachts. Read More
The Research Vessel (RV) Pegaso just made her debut in Monaco and gave the world a glimpse into her Global Mission for Marine Conservation. Her oceanographic capabilities are impressive: 5-person Diver Lockout submarine, Ice Class notation, 10,000 nautical miles at 12 knots, wet/dry laboratory, and separate scientist quarters. Read More
